The Maximus Formula Thread - Help/OCing/Guide/Rampage conversion

[Nuckin_Futs]

i need help everyone. could someone who has done 4.0GHz on air with a Q6600 please post your bios setting and also volts? I am at 3.6GHz now and cannot possibly go over even a MHz but i know that the baby can do it. so please could someone post your settings?

in the case that it has already been done, please let me know which thread and i will find it. thanks a gazzillion...

MAXIMUX FORMULA SE BIOS v0903 (new return)

[set as] = reported
------------------------
Extreme Tweaker Settings

Ai Overclock: [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up: [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control: [Manial]
Ratio CMOS Setting: [8]
FSB Frequency: [500]
FSB Strap to North Bridge: [Auto]
PCI-E Frequency: [115]

DRAM Frequency: [Auto] (can try divider later if stable)
DRAM Command Rate: [2T]
DRAM Timing Control: [Manual]
Primary Info : 5-5-5-15-3-42-6-3 (try 4-4-4-13 @ 2.24v when stable)
Secondary Info : 8-3-5-4-6-4-6

DRAM Static Read Control: [Enabled] (helps with FSB on these core and mobo
Ai Clock Twister: [Light] (moderate if stable later)
Transaction Booster: [Disabled] (Auto later if stable)
Relax Level [0] 0-7 for more stability or Auto, if stable)

CPU Voltage ----------------- [1.58xxv] = 1.58v (some need 1.60v for stability @ 4GHz)
CPU PLL Voltage ------------- [1.54v] ==== 1.648v (may need upto 1.712v, not more then 1.79v) EDIE: I used 1.712 afterall)
North Bridge Voltage -------- [1.49v] ==== 1.520v
DRAM Voltage ---------------- [2.12v] === 2.224v (or whaterver you need)
FSB Termination Voltage ----- [1.44v] ==== 1.504v (shouldnt need more then 1.54v here)
South Bridge Voltage -------- [1.075v] === 1.104v (1.114 for RAID set stability)
Loadline Calibration -------- [Enabled]
CPU GTL Refference ---------- [0.63%] --
North Bridge GTL Reference -- [0.67%] --
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage -- [Auto] ---
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage -- [Auto] ---
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage - [Auto] =====
SB 1.5v Voltage ------------- [1.55v] ==== 1.600v

CPU + PCI-E Spread Spectrum --------- [Disabled]

This for example of 4GHz @ 1:1 for DDR1000, most stable for mine, but Quads are already hard to keep this high so try dividers at your desired risk. I did get some to hold. 450x9 as well, much easier but less RAM in 1:1 so try dividers here if you can get away with it.

How are you guys keeping your N/B temps down on your non SE boards. If I try to run 400 fsb my N/B temps go up over 52 deg. while stressing with Prime95. From what I read at the start of this thread you should not let it go over 47? I have a thermal sensor on mine ran to the front panel. With a 3.2Ghz overclock on my Q6600 (356x9) it runs at 45 deg while stressing, and 40 idle. I'd like to try 400x8, or maybe 3.6ghz once my ultra 120 extreme gets here, but the N/B temps worry me. Don't want to fry this thing.

minimal voltages and more airflow for SE users on air. I found for SE on air, leaving barbs open but "stove piping" them to outside or one in line of fresh air and other in draft of exhaulst adds a tad of cooling effort, as well as good draft of air from cool sorse blowing over. The tiny fans just buckled directly onto it didntr seam to halp as much, and only made more noise.

[Grnfinger]

MAXIMUX FORMULA SE BIOS v0903 (new return)

[set as] = reported
------------------------
Extreme Tweaker Settings

Ai Overclock: [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up: [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control: [Manial]
Ratio CMOS Setting: [8]
FSB Frequency: [500]
FSB Strap to North Bridge: [Auto]
PCI-E Frequency: [115]

DRAM Frequency: [Auto] (can try divider later if stable)
DRAM Command Rate: [2T]
DRAM Timing Control: [Manual]
Primary Info : 5-5-5-15-3-42-6-3 (try 4-4-4-13 @ 2.24v when stable)
Secondary Info : 8-3-5-4-6-4-6

DRAM Static Read Control: [Enabled] (helps with FSB on these core and mobo
Ai Clock Twister: [Light] (moderate if stable later)
Transaction Booster: [Disabled] (Auto later if stable)
Relax Level [0] 0-7 for more stability or Auto, if stable)

CPU Voltage ----------------- [1.58xxv] = 1.58v (some need 1.60v for stability @ 4GHz)
CPU PLL Voltage ------------- [1.54v] ==== 1.648v (may need upto 1.712v, not more then 1.79v) EDIE: I used 1.712 afterall)
North Bridge Voltage -------- [1.49v] ==== 1.520v
DRAM Voltage ---------------- [2.12v] === 2.224v (or whaterver you need)
FSB Termination Voltage ----- [1.44v] ==== 1.504v (shouldnt need more then 1.54v here)
South Bridge Voltage -------- [1.075v] === 1.104v (1.114 for RAID set stability)
Loadline Calibration -------- [Enabled]
CPU GTL Refference ---------- [0.63%] --
North Bridge GTL Reference -- [0.67%] --
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage -- [Auto] ---
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage -- [Auto] ---
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage - [Auto] =====
SB 1.5v Voltage ------------- [1.55v] ==== 1.600v

CPU + PCI-E Spread Spectrum --------- [Disabled]

This for example of 4GHz @ 1:1 for DDR1000, most stable for mine, but Quads are already hard to keep this high so try dividers at your desired risk. I did get some to hold. 450x9 as well, much easier but less RAM in 1:1 so try dividers here if you can get away with it.


minimal voltages and more airflow for SE users on air. I found for SE on air, leaving barbs open but "stove piping" them to outside or one in line of fresh air and other in draft of exhaulst adds a tad of cooling effort, as well as good draft of air from cool sorse blowing over. The tiny fans just buckled directly onto it didntr seam to halp as much, and only made more noise.

9x450 @1080 ram is very easy to do on the 333 strap, you have to disable Dram static tho but on the up side you can run Trans Booster on strong to compensate bandwidth.

alright, as per the posting on page 101, here are my settings.

Current Bios Version Used is 0907 with XP SP2.

Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 400
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2- 1199
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 12
RAS# to RAS# Delay : 3
Row Refresh Cycle Time : 42
Write Recovery Time : 6
Read to Precharge Time : 3

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : 8
Write to Read Delay (S) : 3
Write to Read Delay (D) : 5
Read to Read Delay (S) : 4
Read to Read Delay (D) : 6
Write to Write Delay (S) : 4
Write to Write Delay (D) : 6
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : Enabled
Boost Level : 0
CPU Voltage : Auto
CPU PLL Voltage : Auto
North Bridge Voltage : Auto
DRAM Voltage : Auto
FSB Termination Voltage : Auto
South Bridge Voltage : Auto
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : Auto
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : Auto
SB 1.5V Voltage : Auto

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED :

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting :9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Enabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled


USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Enabled

I doubt you will ever get your rig stable at 1200 mhz ram with those timing, your looking for 4.0GHz on a Q6600?

[cyrixMII300]

9x450 @1080 ram is very easy to do on the 333 strap, you have to disable Dram static tho but on the up side you can run Trans Booster on strong to compensate bandwidth.



I doubt you will ever get your rig stable at 1200 mhz ram with those timing, your looking for 4.0GHz on a Q6600?

yes i am. trying to get this Q6600 up to 4.0GHz without sending him straight to heaven.

MAXIMUX FORMULA SE BIOS v0903 (new return)

[set as] = reported
------------------------
Extreme Tweaker Settings

Ai Overclock: [Manual]
OC From CPU Level Up: [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control: [Manial]
Ratio CMOS Setting: [8]
FSB Frequency: [500]
FSB Strap to North Bridge: [Auto]
PCI-E Frequency: [115]

DRAM Frequency: [Auto] (can try divider later if stable)
DRAM Command Rate: [2T]
DRAM Timing Control: [Manual]
Primary Info : 5-5-5-15-3-42-6-3 (try 4-4-4-13 @ 2.24v when stable)
Secondary Info : 8-3-5-4-6-4-6

DRAM Static Read Control: [Enabled] (helps with FSB on these core and mobo
Ai Clock Twister: [Light] (moderate if stable later)
Transaction Booster: [Disabled] (Auto later if stable)
Relax Level [0] 0-7 for more stability or Auto, if stable)

CPU Voltage ----------------- [1.58xxv] = 1.58v (some need 1.60v for stability @ 4GHz)
CPU PLL Voltage ------------- [1.54v] ==== 1.648v (may need upto 1.712v, not more then 1.79v) EDIE: I used 1.712 afterall)
North Bridge Voltage -------- [1.49v] ==== 1.520v
DRAM Voltage ---------------- [2.12v] === 2.224v (or whaterver you need)
FSB Termination Voltage ----- [1.44v] ==== 1.504v (shouldnt need more then 1.54v here)
South Bridge Voltage -------- [1.075v] === 1.104v (1.114 for RAID set stability)
Loadline Calibration -------- [Enabled]
CPU GTL Refference ---------- [0.63%] --
North Bridge GTL Reference -- [0.67%] --
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage -- [Auto] ---
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage -- [Auto] ---
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage - [Auto] =====
SB 1.5v Voltage ------------- [1.55v] ==== 1.600v

CPU + PCI-E Spread Spectrum --------- [Disabled]

This for example of 4GHz @ 1:1 for DDR1000, most stable for mine, but Quads are already hard to keep this high so try dividers at your desired risk. I did get some to hold. 450x9 as well, much easier but less RAM in 1:1 so try dividers here if you can get away with it.


minimal voltages and more airflow for SE users on air. I found for SE on air, leaving barbs open but "stove piping" them to outside or one in line of fresh air and other in draft of exhaulst adds a tad of cooling effort, as well as good draft of air from cool sorse blowing over. The tiny fans just buckled directly onto it didntr seam to halp as much, and only made more noise.

alright thanks man. i am going to try this shortly and see what happens. i have a question though. isnt the volt of 1.58 for the core not too high?